Most of these latest player moves, especially JuJu, show that most players actually chase money not rings, even if they already have millions. I wonder what percentage actually value winning above money?
It's their job.
There are 32 teams. Only one wins the SB every year. And in any given year, there are some teams that have a better chance of getting there than other teams.
All of the other teams still have to field teams, and players still need jobs. If you can get one with a good team, fantastic, but you need the job either way, and the teams need players either way, also.
And in addition, there doesn't have to be a split there, valuing winning OR money. Most players probably value
both. But at the end of the day, you can get a contract with guaranteed money, but not a guaranteed trophy.
There is also the facet that has a good player signing with a lesser team for a lot of money, with the intent that the lesser team is intending to turn around their fortunes. You can't do that without good players.